Committees are made up of local leaders wanting to connect, engage, and make a difference.
Participating in committees are the best way to assist the VHEDC in carrying out its mission. Committees provide opportunities to work side by side with our business leaders in the community across multiple industries with the goal of enhancing the local business vitality. Most committees meet once a month year round. Â Event committees are active during different parts of the year depending on the event.
Most committees meet once a month year round. Â Event committees are active during different parts of the year depending on the event. Please contact committee chairs of the VHEDC Executive Director for more information.
VHEDC Committees
We are community members invested in promoting the business vitality of the local trade area by developing strong relationships with current and potential VHEDC investors, highlighting their successes,and promoting the trade area.
Committee Chair: Caleb Peterson, Frandsen Bank & Trust
We are community members invested in promoting the business vitality of the local trade area by providing business resources and technical assistance.
Committee Chair: Ed Jambor, Royal Credit Union
We provide investing businesses and other business leaders in the area the opportunities to network, meet, celebrate, and contribute the VHEDC organization through annual events such as the Keith Warner Memorial Golf Tournament, Annual Dinner event, Taking Care of Business event, and the Northeast Metro Business Expo.
Golf Tournament Chair: Megan Dohmen, Frandsen Bank & Trust
Annual Dinner Co-Chairs: TBD – Contact Liz Moscatelli, VHEDC Executive Director
HR Connections is an open forum for local human resources leaders and business owners to network and discuss topics and trends involving workforce and employment-related issues.
Committee Co-Chairs: Cindy O’Donovan, Rigth 4 Your Business; Rachel Scherer, IC System and Joy Vander Heiden, Ehlers
The Executive Committee is made of up the officers of the VHEDC Board of Directors. Their responsibilities include:
- Review VHEDC board agenda prior to Board meetings
- Assist the Executive Director in strategy planning and consideration of new initiatives and activities before they are brought to the Board
- Forward a proposed budget to the full Board for approval.
- Conduct an Annual Review of the Executive Director
Committee Chair: Katie Swenson, VHEDC Board President
We are a networking and professional development group for local nonprofit leaders building strong social and professional connections for nonprofit leaders in the northeast metro.
Committee Co-Chairs: Karen Herrera, Merrick, Inc., and Tracy Pierre, White Bear Area Food Shelf
VHEDC Committees
The biggest benefit to being on the Workforce Action Committee is right in the title – we are a committee of action! In my first year we held 3 community roundtable discussions regarding the disconnect between available workers and many job openings in manufacturing and as skilled laborers. From those discussions we have implemented 2 of the solutions and are moving ahead on several more. The knowledge I’ve gained about so many different community resources has greatly benefited my company, especially in our efforts to find quality employees in this tight labor market. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention VHEDC Executive Director, Ling Becker’s excellent skills at connecting people and getting things done.
